Higgins v. Jefferson County, Ky.

• Position: PERSONNEL - Brief Article

U.S. District Court

TERMINATION

Higgins v. Jefferson County, Ky., 344 F.Supp.2d 1004 (W.D.Ky. 2004). A former county corrections officer sued a county, alleging wrongful termination. The district court dismissed the case with prejudice. The court held that the officer received adequate pre-termination due process when he met with a supervisor and union representative, excessive court charges were read in his presence and he was given a brief opportunity to speak on his behalf. The court noted that the excessive force...